Sunderban Diary Oct-13

[Vipin Sharma]

The White-collared Kingfisher (scientific name: Todirhamphus chloris), this blue-and-white bird is commonly spotted in mangrove and coastal areas of Sunderbans.
Both sexes are alike, although the female is more greenish in colour when seen in comparison with the male. Juveniles are similar to adults but are greener on the upper parts and buff on the underparts.
This kingfisher has several calls and 6-7 types have been recorded, one of which is a distinctive and harsh-sounding "krek krek krek". It occurs singly or in pairs and can remain inactive on a perch for long periods of time with little movement. Its flight is swift and direct.
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1000
Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 800
Auto ISO Speed OFF
Lens 150-500mm
Focal Length 500.0mm

[Roopak Gangadharan]

nice to see this. wish you had got it with a better BG to deal with.

TFS
Roopak

[Saktipada Panigrahi]

Another beauty from the paradise of kingfishers (7 species in the Indian Sundarbans) well documented under trying conditions. It is a resident bird and thrives on small crustaceans, the stout bill seen in the picture is made for that. We are waiting to see more from you on the Sundarbans.
Thanks for sharing.SaktiWild

[Vipin Sharma]

Dear Saktipada Panigrahi , few more to come from Sunderban trip.

[Abhishek Jamalabad]

Nice image. If I am not mistaken, this species keeps to denser vegetation than the others. The east coast mangroves are a kingfisher haven . I was fortunate enough to sight all 7 species during a one-day visit to Bhitarkanika a few years back.

tfs